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BMattAU: Taking stock

BMattAU: Taking stock

A detailed look at Auburn's signing class to date, expected number of additions, and what 2014 signees will help out right away.

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 â€¢ Bryan Matthews
Malzahn ‘excited about Big Cat

Malzahn ‘excited about Big Cat

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn is excited about the upcoming 6th annual Big Cat recruiting event. Malzahn has been a part of four of the previous five Big C

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 â€¢ Bryan Matthews
Signee profile: Deshaun Davis

Signee profile: Deshaun Davis

Prichard (Ala.) linebacker Deshaun Davis was one of the first commits for the 2014 class, and was named "Mr. Recruiter." Go inside for Davis' profil

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 â€¢ Allie Davison
Reloading along the front line

Reloading along the front line

Auburn faced a rebuilding job along the defensive line after the BCS title game, so Rodney Garner went to work. Four four-star defensive line signees

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 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Malzahns assessments

Malzahns assessments

Have a specific recruit who interests you more than the others? The Auburn coach took time Wednesday to offer a little insight into all 24 of the Tige

 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Loyal throughout

Loyal throughout

Auburn pieced together one of its greatest seasons in 2013, but its biggest recruiting returns were locked down before the first game. Gus Malzahn lau

 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Anatomy of a class

Anatomy of a class

The anatomy of Auburn's No. 9-ranked signing class, including in-state superlatives, positional ranking standouts, loyalty displayed within the class

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Comprehensive look at the Auburn commits and targets inside the final Rivals250 rankings. Quarterback commit Sean White and cornerback commits Nick Ru

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
QUOTEBOOK: Official visit reaction

QUOTEBOOK: Official visit reaction

Quotes from Auburn commits during their official visit weekend Jan. 17-19, including Tre Williams, Deshaun Davis, Nick Ruffin and more...

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
DE Thornton planning trips

DE Thornton planning trips

Justin Thornton remains committed to Auburn, but he wants to visit a PAC-12 located in Los Angeles before Signing Day.

 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
Alabamas Most Wanted

Alabamas Most Wanted

Who's the best in the state of Alabama? We break down the top 50 on TideSports.com's Alabama's 'Most Wanted' list.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

Marlon Humphrey was one of several players who impressed at the AL-MS All-Star practice Monday. Find out who else stood out.

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 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
 Recruit predictons: Who wins the Iron Bowl

Recruit predictons: Who wins the Iron Bowl

There's a lot on the line in the Iron Bowl. We checked in with several Alabama and Auburn commits and got their picks on the big game.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone and Justin Hokanson
Thornton gains fathers approval

Thornton gains fathers approval

Saturday marked the first time the father of Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton visited Auburn. Did Thornton get the stamp of approval? Get the r

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Alabama All-Stars

Alabama All-Stars

The 40 players announced for the 27th annual event led by Woodrow Lowe head coach of Central High School in Phenix City.

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 â€¢ AlabamaVarsity Staff
Midseason Review

Midseason Review

It's halfway through the 2013 football season with a look at the top prospects in the state of Alabama.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Rivals250 DE commit plans five official visits

Rivals250 DE commit plans five official visits

Vigor (Ala.) Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton has been committed to Auburn since May. The status of Thornton's commitment hasn't changed, but h

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

We're just passed the halfway point on the road towards National Signing Day 2014. Here's recruiting superlatives for Auburn's current class, includin

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
AlabamaVarsity.com: Preseason All-State

AlabamaVarsity.com: Preseason All-State

Just in time for the 2013 football season. A list of the best who can make moves by the end of the year.

 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Auburn commits rise up the rankings

Auburn commits rise up the rankings

Four Auburn commits experienced rises in the Rivals' rankings this week. There's no question, the quality of the Tigers' class is beginning to shine t

 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Tigers coaches, commits working hard for in-state success

Tigers coaches, commits working hard for in-state success

Head coach Gus Malzahn and Co. are working hard to recruit in-state. Helped by in-state commits, the Tigers are making progress. Can the 2014 class be

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 â€¢ Allie Davison
Thornton hoping for monster season

Thornton hoping for monster season

Vigor (Ala.) Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton has his sights set on a monster senior season. How's 50 sacks sound? Thornton believes it's attai

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
AU flavor throughout post-spring Alabama state rankings

AU flavor throughout post-spring Alabama state rankings

The post-spring 2014 Alabama state rankings have been released. We examine the state's talent and where Auburn's commitments stand entering the summer

 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Big Cat Quotebook I

Big Cat Quotebook I

BIG CAT QUOTEBOOK I Reaction from prospects attending Auburn's <i>Big Cat Weekend</i>, including Cortez McDowell, Justin Thornton, Kendrick Doss and D

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
The new rules of Mobile

The new rules of Mobile

Auburn has struggled to recruit the best players in Mobile for years. Dameyune Craig set out to change that -- and growing evidence suggests he's acco

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 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
HD: Thornton announcement

HD: Thornton announcement

AuburnSportsHD Watch Rivals250 DE Justin Thornton announce his commitment to Auburn and talk about his decision inside...

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Thornton at peace with Auburn commitment

Thornton at peace with Auburn commitment

Auburn's Mobile momentum continued on Sunday as Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton committed to the Tigers. Go inside for all the details...

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Impact Analysis: Auburn adds speed off the edge

Impact Analysis: Auburn adds speed off the edge

Auburn augmented its considerable supply of Mobile-area talent Sunday with the commitment of Vigor defensive end Justin Thornton, who brings agility a

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 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Thornton to choose between AM, LSU, Auburn

Thornton to choose between AM, LSU, Auburn

Rivals 250 DE Justin Thornton will choose an SEC West school when he commits Sunday -- but will it be Texas A&M, Auburn or LSU?

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 â€¢ Fletcher Whiteley
Thornton sets decision date, top three after AU visit

Thornton sets decision date, top three after AU visit

Vigor (Ala.) Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton recaps his weekend visit to Auburn, discusses his new decision date and reveals his top three sch

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Visit boosts Thorntons view of AM

Visit boosts Thorntons view of AM

A few weeks ago, Texas A&M had slipped out of Justin Thornton's top five. After a visit Wednesday, however, the Aggies are back among his leaders.

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 â€¢ Fletcher Whiteley
LSU leads for Rivals250 DE

LSU leads for Rivals250 DE

Rivals250 defensive end Justin Thornton of Prichard, Ala.-Vigor took his first unofficial visit Wednesday with a new leader for his services.

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 â€¢ William Weathers
Thornton prepares for AM visit

Thornton prepares for AM visit

Texas A&M is currently pursuing a number of top-flight defensive ends and another four-star, Prichard (Ala.) Vigor's Justin Thornton, is visiting next

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 â€¢ Courtney Roland
Bears pursuing the best

Bears pursuing the best

Baylor's name appears to have more national bite, especially since the Bears are going deep into SEC territory to make the case in front of this Rival

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 â€¢ Kevin Lonnquist
Thorntons shakeup

Thorntons shakeup

The Vigor High School defensive end reshuffles his top five schools with a new favorite.

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Rivals Camp Series Birmingham: Getting defensive

Rivals Camp Series Birmingham: Getting defensive

Racean "Roc" Thomas, a top prospect in Alabama, will participate in the Rivals Camp in Birmingham. Find out what to watch for.

 â€¢ Kynon Codrington
Rivals250 DE talks new offers

Rivals250 DE talks new offers

Justin Thornton's scholarship list has reached 20 with many more expected. He will compete in the Rivals camp this weekend in Hoover, Ala. <BR> <BR

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Tigers hosting Junior Day II

Tigers hosting Junior Day II

Auburn is set to host their second Junior Day of the spring this weekend, hosting over 40 prospects. Rivals100 five-star OT Cameron Robinson is among

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Thornton prompted to return for camp

Thornton prompted to return for camp

Apparently some scholarship offers are easier to find out about than others.

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 â€¢ William Weathers
Defensive end tops AMs needs for 14

Defensive end tops AMs needs for 14

Texas A&M has a solid starter in Julien Obioha at one defensive end slot, but a lot of questions otherwise.

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 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
What we learned this weekend

What we learned this weekend

With the addition of DeShawn Washington and two stars at safety this weekend, could Texas A&M become DT and DB U?

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 â€¢ Mark Passwaters
Insider Recruiting Notebook

Insider Recruiting Notebook

In today's Insider Recruiting Notebook Blake takes a look at some top targets at receiver, out-of-state offensive linemen, a potential five-star visit

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 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Thornton plans to visit

Thornton plans to visit

The Gamecock program has caught the attention of this top 2014 DE, who plans on seeing Columbia for himself in the future.

 â€¢ Josh Low
Thornton talks Nebraska offer

Thornton talks Nebraska offer

The four-star defensive end is a rising prospect with numerous offers. <BR>

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Four-star Thornton considered committing

Four-star Thornton considered committing

Prichard (Ala.) Vigor four-star defensive end Justin Thornton talks about his unofficial visit to Florida and how he considered pulling the trigger fo

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 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Busy month on the trail

Busy month on the trail

It's been a busy month for Auburn on the recruiting trail. The Tigers have offered over 25 prospects leading into Gus Malzahn's first major Junior Day

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Gators hosting first Junior Day of the new cycle

Gators hosting first Junior Day of the new cycle

One week after wrapping up an extremely successful 2013 recruiting cycle, the Florida coaching staff has already turned their attention to the Class o

 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Rivals Video Spotlight: Justin Thornton junior highlights

Rivals Video Spotlight: Justin Thornton junior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Justin-Thornton-1112907

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 â€¢ Steven Willis
Alabamas best for 2014

Alabamas best for 2014

The foundation for Auburn recruiting starts in the state of Alabama. Here's an early look at the standout prospects in Alabama for the Class of 2014..

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 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Eight offers and favorites

Eight offers and favorites

The four-star defensive end is climbing the charts. <BR> <BR>

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Alabama: States Premier

Alabama: States Premier

The initial list for the class of 2014. <BR>

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 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Remainder of Rivals250 loaded with talent

Remainder of Rivals250 loaded with talent

Jamardre Cobb, who competed in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge, is a member of the Rivals250 for 2014, presented by Under Armour.

 â€¢ Rivals.com
Thornton next Vigor star at UA

Thornton next Vigor star at UA

Vigor 2014 defensive end Justin Thornton talks about playing outside linebacker and more in recapping Junior Day visit.

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 â€¢ Aaron Suttles
Underclassmen standouts

Underclassmen standouts

Two of the top underclassmen defensive players at the Arkansas Senior High Camp were West Memphis (Ark.) linebacker Jarvis Cooper and Prichard (Ala.)

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 â€¢ Trey Biddy
Hog camp wrap

Hog camp wrap

Come inside to take a position-by-position look at the top performers from this week's Razorback Football Camp in Fayetteville. Three prospects left w

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 â€¢ Trey Biddy